Three charged after search of Pittsfield home yields illicit drugs
Brett Johnson, Dawn Smith and Felicia Willard are scheduled to appear in court July 5 on drug-related charges, according to
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Central Maine arrest log: Feb. 24-March 3, 2023
Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Feb. 24-March 3, 2023.Read More
Read MoreMaine’s high court rejects appeal by Skowhegan man challenging sex assault conviction
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court on Thursday swept aside the appeal by Duane Marquis, who had argued that the state
Read MorePortland Diocese asks for Maine’s highest court to weigh in on childhood sexual abuse law
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland is asking the Maine Supreme Judicial Court to weigh in on whether a 2021
Read MoreWeek In Photos Feb. 24-March 3, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.Read More
Read MoreMaine lawmakers consider expanding Supreme Judicial Court’s ability to review sentences
L.D. 363 would allow anyone convicted of a crime to appeal their sentence to the Maine Sentencing Review Panel.Read More
Read MoreFarmington moves forward with hiring manager
Ads set for this month; Interviews planned for April.Read More
Read MoreFormer facilities director for Bread of Life Ministries sentenced for sexual abuse of girl
Jeffrey A. Tyler, of Augusta, is to serve one year in prison for sexual abuse of a minor.Read More
Read MoreMishandling of evidence by police leads to dismissal of kidnapping, sexual assault charges against Winthrop man
In a plea deal struck Thursday, Jon L. Westerlund was instead sentenced to nine months in prison on an aggravated
Read MoreGardiner officials consider consequences of sludge crisis
As the cost of hauling sludge from wastewater treatment plants spikes after two state laws have limited how it can
Read MoreWith new Skowhegan school taking over part of Memorial Field, residents ask where teams will play ball
Residents told selectmen Tuesday that teams won’t have a field on which to play next year, but town officials say
Read MoreBridge that provides main access to downtown Augusta to be replaced
Replacement of the Rines Hill Bridge on Water Street, between Augusta Fire Department’s headquarters and downtown, is expected to start
Read MoreFayette broadband approval request moved to March, more information sought
If approved in March, residents could have internet by the end of next year.Read More
Read MorePittsfield police chief settles into new role, and shows aptitude for recruiting
After taking the reins in December, police Chief Vicente Morris has the chronically understaffed Police Department at full force with
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